The industrial metals sector sector's megacaps are the most expensive

There is a low diversification of 12 months returns within the 'Metals & Mining'. The sector is around 6 percent lower since September. Among the winners we find Alacer Gold, Polyus PAO and Polymetal International. Relatively big losses are for Nyrstar NV, Ferroglobe and Firestone Diamonds.

Core figures 'Metals & Mining'

The winners in this sector are the megacaps, while microcaps are mostly among the less performers.

Lowest PE-ratios 'Metals & Mining'

Regarding the price/earnings-ratios we see a spread palette. The megacaps are with the price/earnings-ratio of 628 the most expensive. The smallcaps are the cheapest and trade at 11 times the earnings per share. Tharisa, Chamberlin and Hochschild Mining are the stocks with the highest ratios. Stocks with the lowest ratios are Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa SA, Ramaco Resources and Konsorcjum Stali SA.

Highest dividend yields 'Metals & Mining'

The sector's average dividend yield is with 1,6 percent relatively high. Stocks now high dividend yields now are Cognor Holding SA, Alumetal SA and AK Alrosa PAO.

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